HFpapi
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I would assume the prevailing wisdom right now is that this is a (very early) hot start for a young and up-and-coming team but that they will fall back to earth as the season unfolds.
Not me. This isn't an overreaction to a 3-0 start, I thought coming into this season this team had potential to surprise people. I can't take credit for that claim if they do indeed make playoffs because it's not on record anywhere.
Where I am on record however, is the Dylan Guenther extension thread. I said people questioning the deal or even saying "who is this guy?" were going to look silly real soon. Couldn't imagine how soon. He's scored at an elite pace at every single level of hockey he's ever played including the NHL (18 goals in 45 games as a 20 year old) and now this season looks primed to to become a star. 5 goals in the first 3 games leads the league. Has 40 goal potential.
Logan Cooley has superstar written all over him. Fantastic rookie season, he passes the eye test and is also off to a great start. With 5 assists through 3 games, he might be one of the leagues premier set-up men already. 75+ point break-out incoming.
Clayton Keller holds the all-time Utarizona Coyotes Club franchise record for points in a season and with 6 points through 3 games, he might break his own record this season. A legit star.
Beyond that, Barrett Hayton has slowly but surely been living up to his draft status and is off to a great start. Guys like Maccelli, Schmaltz, Crouse, Doan, and Carcone, round out a very talented, very deep forward group.
The D leaves a bit to be desired and will be their downfall if I'm wrong but Sergachev was a great addition if he can stay heatlhy.
I actually think Utah are legit and not a "team of the future." I think they are competitive right now and WILL make the playoffs this season.
Anyone with me?
Not me. This isn't an overreaction to a 3-0 start, I thought coming into this season this team had potential to surprise people. I can't take credit for that claim if they do indeed make playoffs because it's not on record anywhere.
Where I am on record however, is the Dylan Guenther extension thread. I said people questioning the deal or even saying "who is this guy?" were going to look silly real soon. Couldn't imagine how soon. He's scored at an elite pace at every single level of hockey he's ever played including the NHL (18 goals in 45 games as a 20 year old) and now this season looks primed to to become a star. 5 goals in the first 3 games leads the league. Has 40 goal potential.
Logan Cooley has superstar written all over him. Fantastic rookie season, he passes the eye test and is also off to a great start. With 5 assists through 3 games, he might be one of the leagues premier set-up men already. 75+ point break-out incoming.
Clayton Keller holds the all-time Utarizona Coyotes Club franchise record for points in a season and with 6 points through 3 games, he might break his own record this season. A legit star.
Beyond that, Barrett Hayton has slowly but surely been living up to his draft status and is off to a great start. Guys like Maccelli, Schmaltz, Crouse, Doan, and Carcone, round out a very talented, very deep forward group.
The D leaves a bit to be desired and will be their downfall if I'm wrong but Sergachev was a great addition if he can stay heatlhy.
I actually think Utah are legit and not a "team of the future." I think they are competitive right now and WILL make the playoffs this season.
Anyone with me?
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